College Planning

Where do I start?

The counseling office is great place to start planning your life after high school. McLain students have many options, and the sooner students begin planning, the easier it will be to transition into a college
or tech school.

You will need your social security or driver's license number to complete this application.

I've always wanted to be a...

The US Department of Labor Statistics maintains a huge database of careers and jobs, called O*net. You can search careers by industry, job family, and skillsets! You can even find entry-level salaries and learn if positions are predicted to increase in the near future.

Will the federal government help?

The US federal government also provides financial help for college students, through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, application process.